Captain Commander Yamamoto saw that the captains were about to start arguing over Lin Feng.
His expression darkened.
His tone grew sterner as well.
The captains who had been arguing heard Captain Commander Yamamoto's reprimand.
They all quieted down.
However.
Although they appeared obedient on the surface.
In their hearts.
They could not help thinking.
Weren't you, old man, also caught in Aizen's scheme?
I heard you even used Flowing Blade Like Fire?
If Aizen's true face had not been exposed so early...
Wouldn't you have used Ashes-Reducing Blade as well?
And now.
You were actually lecturing us.
This really was...
You were the oldest.
So you were always right!
After the atmosphere quieted down.
Captain Yamamoto sighed inwardly, tapped the top of his cane with a finger, and said,
"Captain Kuchiki, as captains of the Gotei 13, we must naturally abide by the rules established by the Soul Society."
"However, the current circumstances are highly unusual."
"Central 46 had long been secretly controlled by Aizen Sōsuke. If Lin Feng had not slain Aizen Sōsuke at the crucial moment and shattered their conspiracy, the Gotei 13 would likely have lost all face this time."
"If we still have to wait for Central 46 to be reestablished before rewarding Lin Feng, don't you think that would chill the hearts of the Gotei 13?"
"And don't forget."
"Back then, you broke Noble's Rules to take Rukia Kuchiki as your adoptive sister. If Lin Feng had not stepped forward this time, what meaning would there have been in your defiance of the nobles' will back then?"
Byakuya Kuchiki listened to Captain Commander Yamamoto's "earnest guidance."
He remained silent.
As the Kuchiki Clan Head.
Byakuya Kuchiki was not a block of wood.
He could see it clearly.
Since the Captain Commander had already put